Commencement, Nevada County Campus

Event Details

The commencement ceremonies are an appropriate conclusion to a successful academic career at Sierra College. The educational success that the award of an Associate degree represents demonstrates considerable sacrifice, hard work and commitment.

The ceremony itself takes place once a year at the end of the Spring semester. All students who complete a degree in either Fall, Spring or Summer of that academic year are eligible to attend. You must have submitted a degree petition to the Admissions and Records Office by the appropriate deadline. Participation in commencement does not guarantee a degree.The College bookstore will have caps, gowns and tassels available for purchase.

There is not a limit to the number of guests that you can invite to the outdoor ceremony, but in the event of rain, the ceremony will be held inside.

Nevada County Campus Parking and Access to Upper Campus

Parking lots 1, 2, 5, and 6 will be available for public parking. Use Lot 7 and 8 for handicapped parking.

Elevator and stairway access to upper campus Bell Tower Quad, where Commencement takes place, will be available in buildings N1 and N2. Signage and staff will direct guests touppercampus.

The Bell Tower (N4) elevator or stairwell will not be available for use to accommodate Commencement activities near this location.

ADA parking: There are 7 ADA stalls in front of the N12/N13 buildings, and there is drop-off space. Please advise your family with accessibility needs to arrive early and utilize the drop-off location outside of N12, and if possible, have a friend or family member park the car in another location. There will be additional ADA parking in lots 7 & 8.